On Monday (July 25), boxer Lovlina Borgohain made heads turn when the 24-year-old Olympic medallist claimed that her coach&nbsp;Sandhya Gurung was denied entry at the Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG) village and got granted accreditation; denting his training and practice before the showpiece event in Birmingham which gets underway on July 29.

While&nbsp;The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports stepped in and urged the Indian Olympic Association that accreditation be given to Lovlina's coach at the earliest, another Indian athlete has shared of not getting adequate help&nbsp;going into the marquee&nbsp;event. India's wrestler Bajrang Punia -- who claimed a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020 -- has come forward and slammed the officials for his physio's non-inclusion. He has pointed out that the IOA has not granted an United Kingdom (UK) visa to his physio, who was with him for training in the United States of America (USA) as well. In addition, Bajrang further exposed IOA officials' lacklustre approach by revealing that he has spoken to them, however,&nbsp;nothing has been done to solve the issue as yet.

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<section>"The federation has arranged a UK visa for my physio and he is with me here in the US but I don’t know what will happen after that. He will travel with me to Birmingham but what is the point of having him if he is not given accreditation. He will not have access to venues,”&nbsp;Bajrang told&nbsp;Hindustan Times. "I have also spoken to IOA officials but so far nothing has happened," he added.</section>

It is to be noted that Bajrang will be stepping into the forthcoming CWG 2022 edition after having just recovered from a serious knee injury, including&nbsp;a lengthy rehabilitation process. However, the 28-year-old's&nbsp;personal coach Sujeet Mann is already part of the contingent that is set to fly to Birmingham.

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Earlier today, the Indian contingent were dealt with a huge blow as javelin star Neeraj Chopra got ruled out of the&nbsp;quadrennial event due to a groin injury. Thus, the onus now firmly lies on the likes of Bajrang, Lovlina, PV Sindhu, India's hockey contingent, women's cricket team, etc.

On Monday (July 25), boxer Lovlina Borgohain made heads turn when the 24-year-old Olympic medallist claimed that her coach Sandhya Gurung was denied entry at the Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG) village and got granted accreditation; denting his training and practice before the showpiece event in Birmingham which gets underway on July 29.

On Monday (July 25), boxer Lovlina Borgohain made heads turn when the 24-year-old Olympic medallist claimed that her coach Sandhya Gurung was denied entry at the Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG) village and got granted accreditation; denting his training and practice before the showpiece event in Birmingham which gets underway on July 29. While The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports stepped in and urged the Indian Olympic Association that accreditation be given to Lovlina's coach at the earliest, another Indian athlete has shared of not getting adequate help going into the marquee event. India's wrestler Bajrang Punia -- who claimed a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020 -- has come forward and slammed the officials for his physio's non-inclusion. He has pointed out that the IOA has not granted an United Kingdom (UK) visa to his physio, who was with him for training in the United States of America (USA) as well. In addition, Bajrang further exposed IOA officials' lacklustre approach by revealing that he has spoken to them, however, nothing has been done to solve the issue as yet. ALSO READ | Sports Ministry asks IOA to grant CWG Village accreditation for boxer Lovlina Borgohain's coach: Sources "The federation has arranged a UK visa for my physio and he is with me here in the US but I don’t know what will happen after that. He will travel with me to Birmingham but what is the point of having him if he is not given accreditation. He will not have access to venues,” Bajrang told Hindustan Times. "I have also spoken to IOA officials but so far nothing has happened," he added. It is to be noted that Bajrang will be stepping into the forthcoming CWG 2022 edition after having just recovered from a serious knee injury, including a lengthy rehabilitation process. However, the 28-year-old's personal coach Sujeet Mann is already part of the contingent that is set to fly to Birmingham. ALSO READ | Neeraj Chopra out of CWG'22: After stupendous run since Tokyo 2020, javelin star's misfortune catches up Earlier today, the Indian contingent were dealt with a huge blow as javelin star Neeraj Chopra got ruled out of the quadrennial event due to a groin injury. Thus, the onus now firmly lies on the likes of Bajrang, Lovlina, PV Sindhu, India's hockey contingent, women's cricket team, etc.

After Lovlina, Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia slams officials over his physio's non-inclusion for CWG 2022

Team India is at its best in the ongoing ODI series versus hosts West Indies, in the Caribbean island. The second-stringed Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three ODIs and will go for the kill in the final match, on Wednesday (July 27).&nbsp;

After the ODIs, the action will shift to the five-match T20I series where regular captain Rohit Sharma will take charge of the side. During the forthcoming T20I series versus the two-time winners West Indies, Rohit &amp; Co. will be eager to finalise their squad for this year's T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia from October-November.

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Ahead of the five T20Is, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has backed a rising Indian talent to make it to the T20 WC and Asia Cup squads. "Mark my words. Arshdeep will play the third ODI and make an impact too. Arshdeep has the art, and he uses his mind while bowling. He bowls sensibly and knows how to take wickets. He can be a fantastic option for the Indian team for T20 World Cup and maybe for Asia Cup as well. Asia Cup will be held in Dubai and he can be successful being a left-arm pacer,” Kaneria said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;

“I want to also see Natarajan playing for India again. He can make an impact just like he did in Australia. He is a fantastic bowler, but India has currently got an incredible bowling lot. Team management has to decide how to utilize its bowlers,” Kaneria further added.

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Arshdeep made his international debut during the India-England three-match T20I series opener, in Southampton early this month. He returned with 2 for 18 in 3.3 overs and has made a big impact in IPL with his variations and ability to bowl at the death as well as during the powerplay overs. So far, he has accounted for 40 scalps in 37 games for Punjab Kings (PBKS), at an economy of 8.35 and average of 26.35.

He is part of the Dhawan-led Indian team for the ongoing ODIs versus West Indies and is likely to get a game in the final encounter, in Trinidad.

Team India is at its best in the ongoing ODI series versus hosts West Indies, in the Caribbean island. The second-stringed Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three ODIs and will go for the kill in the final match, on Wednesday (July 27).

Team India is at its best in the ongoing ODI series versus hosts West Indies, in the Caribbean island. The second-stringed Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three ODIs and will go for the kill in the final match, on Wednesday (July 27). After the ODIs, the action will shift to the five-match T20I series where regular captain Rohit Sharma will take charge of the side. During the forthcoming T20I series versus the two-time winners West Indies, Rohit & Co. will be eager to finalise their squad for this year's T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia from October-November. ALSO READ | No one has right to question Virat Kohli's position in Team India, says CSK opener Robin Uthappa Ahead of the five T20Is, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has backed a rising Indian talent to make it to the T20 WC and Asia Cup squads. "Mark my words. Arshdeep will play the third ODI and make an impact too. Arshdeep has the art, and he uses his mind while bowling. He bowls sensibly and knows how to take wickets. He can be a fantastic option for the Indian team for T20 World Cup and maybe for Asia Cup as well. Asia Cup will be held in Dubai and he can be successful being a left-arm pacer,” Kaneria said on his YouTube channel. “I want to also see Natarajan playing for India again. He can make an impact just like he did in Australia. He is a fantastic bowler, but India has currently got an incredible bowling lot. Team management has to decide how to utilize its bowlers,” Kaneria further added. ALSO READ | WI vs IND: The lot are serious match-winners, says former Pakistan spinner on Men in Blue's young brigade Arshdeep made his international debut during the India-England three-match T20I series opener, in Southampton early this month. He returned with 2 for 18 in 3.3 overs and has made a big impact in IPL with his variations and ability to bowl at the death as well as during the powerplay overs. So far, he has accounted for 40 scalps in 37 games for Punjab Kings (PBKS), at an economy of 8.35 and average of 26.35. He is part of the Dhawan-led Indian team for the ongoing ODIs versus West Indies and is likely to get a game in the final encounter, in Trinidad.

'Fantastic option': Former Pakistan cricketer backs young Indian player for T20 WC & Asia Cup squads

On Tuesday (July 26), India&nbsp;dealt with a huge blow ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, from July 29. Neeraj Chopra, being&nbsp;touted as one of the strongest medal contenders for CWG 2022, got ruled out of the showpiece event due to a groin injury.&nbsp;

The 24-year-old Neeraj,&nbsp;the poster boy of Indian sports, suffered a groin injury during the men's javelin throw final&nbsp;in the World Athletics Championships, where he attained a&nbsp;silver medal win&nbsp;on Sunday (July 25).&nbsp;

Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla said in AFI's release, "Neeraj has said that since he is not 100 per cent fit to compete at the Commonwealth Games, he would not be the flag bearer of the Indian contingent at the athletes’ parade in the opening ceremony,” Mr. Sumariwalla said. “Neeraj appeared to be struggling on Sunday during the finals at the World Championships. We are in constant touch with him to assist his recovery," he added.

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With this interruption, Neeraj's golden run since Tokyo 2020 comes to a halt. The young superstar can be credited for making his countrymen fall in love with a new sport in javelin courtesy of&nbsp;his Tokyo Olympic blitz. Let's be honest, not many of us actually knew the basics of javelin before he recorded an 87.58m throw in Tokyo 2020 to return with&nbsp;a gold medal. While accolades, and praises followed suit from the highest dignitaries to a common man for Neeraj, the youngster remained focused and kept going ahead. As a result, his 2022 season was&nbsp;no less than a dream before the injury made its presence felt.&nbsp;

Neeraj ended the&nbsp;Paavo Nurmi Games, in Finland, achieving a new high. He&nbsp;set up a new national record&nbsp;and returned with a silver medal with a throw of 89.30 metres. In the&nbsp;Stockholm Diamond League, the javelin thrower once again garnered eyeballs by shattering the national record&nbsp;via&nbsp;a throw of 89.94 metres.&nbsp;

Next came the World Athletics Meet. By now, every Indian had googled the live telecast and streaming details for the qualifying as well as final round&nbsp;of the men's javelin throw event. Neeraj's success can be evident from the fact that he did the unthinkable by making&nbsp;a plethora of Indian sports fanatics wake up early on a Sunday morning -- for a non-cricket match -- to watch the final event. He didn't let their efforts go in vain as he returned with a silver medal with a historic throw of 88.13m in Eugene, Oregon.&nbsp;

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Thus, javelin thrower Neeraj has made it a habit for his ardent Indian followers&nbsp;to know more about the sport while he continues to make giant strides by virtue of his consistency. Just when he was gearing up for CWG 2022, misfortune caught up with him. While many must have felt Neeraj is riding on the devil's own luck, his recent success is only a byproduct of his appetite for more glory and sheer hard work. Nonetheless, it seems&nbsp;bad luck decided to appear right before CWG'22.

Given Neeraj's fine form and hunger for consistency, only a stroke of rotten luck could've derailed his progress. While he needs nearly a month to recover, the Indian fans are disheartened and will spend the remaining week in disdain. However, the young star has just started his long journey at the highest level. Misfortunes and disappointments will join him but his zeal and temperament won't die down in years to come.

As the saying goes A wounded lion is more dangerous than a hungry one,&nbsp;expect Neeraj to bounce back in style and keep the Indian tricolour flying high as ever post his return. Surely, his comeback will be greater than the setback.

On Tuesday (July 26), India dealt with a huge blow ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, from July 29. Neeraj Chopra, being touted as one of the strongest medal contenders for CWG 2022, got ruled out of the showpiece event due to a groin injury.

On Tuesday (July 26), India dealt with a huge blow ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, from July 29. Neeraj Chopra, being touted as one of the strongest medal contenders for CWG 2022, got ruled out of the showpiece event due to a groin injury. The 24-year-old Neeraj, the poster boy of Indian sports, suffered a groin injury during the men's javelin throw final in the World Athletics Championships, where he attained a silver medal win on Sunday (July 25). Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla said in AFI's release, "Neeraj has said that since he is not 100 per cent fit to compete at the Commonwealth Games, he would not be the flag bearer of the Indian contingent at the athletes’ parade in the opening ceremony,” Mr. Sumariwalla said. “Neeraj appeared to be struggling on Sunday during the finals at the World Championships. We are in constant touch with him to assist his recovery," he added. ALSO READ | Neeraj Chopra to miss Commonwealth Games 2022 due to injury With this interruption, Neeraj's golden run since Tokyo 2020 comes to a halt. The young superstar can be credited for making his countrymen fall in love with a new sport in javelin courtesy of his Tokyo Olympic blitz. Let's be honest, not many of us actually knew the basics of javelin before he recorded an 87.58m throw in Tokyo 2020 to return with a gold medal. While accolades, and praises followed suit from the highest dignitaries to a common man for Neeraj, the youngster remained focused and kept going ahead. As a result, his 2022 season was no less than a dream before the injury made its presence felt. Neeraj ended the Paavo Nurmi Games, in Finland, achieving a new high. He set up a new national record and returned with a silver medal with a throw of 89.30 metres. In the Stockholm Diamond League, the javelin thrower once again garnered eyeballs by shattering the national record via a throw of 89.94 metres. Next came the World Athletics Meet. By now, every Indian had googled the live telecast and streaming details for the qualifying as well as final round of the men's javelin throw event. Neeraj's success can be evident from the fact that he did the unthinkable by making a plethora of Indian sports fanatics wake up early on a Sunday morning -- for a non-cricket match -- to watch the final event. He didn't let their efforts go in vain as he returned with a silver medal with a historic throw of 88.13m in Eugene, Oregon. ALSO READ | WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's HISTORIC throw as he becomes 2nd Indian to win World Athletics C'ship medal Thus, javelin thrower Neeraj has made it a habit for his ardent Indian followers to know more about the sport while he continues to make giant strides by virtue of his consistency. Just when he was gearing up for CWG 2022, misfortune caught up with him. While many must have felt Neeraj is riding on the devil's own luck, his recent success is only a byproduct of his appetite for more glory and sheer hard work. Nonetheless, it seems bad luck decided to appear right before CWG'22. Given Neeraj's fine form and hunger for consistency, only a stroke of rotten luck could've derailed his progress. While he needs nearly a month to recover, the Indian fans are disheartened and will spend the remaining week in disdain. However, the young star has just started his long journey at the highest level. Misfortunes and disappointments will join him but his zeal and temperament won't die down in years to come. As the saying goes A wounded lion is more dangerous than a hungry one, expect Neeraj to bounce back in style and keep the Indian tricolour flying high as ever post his return. Surely, his comeback will be greater than the setback.

Neeraj Chopra out of CWG'22: After stupendous run since Tokyo 2020, javelin star's misfortune catches up

The defence team of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, argued in court on Tuesday that she had used medical cannabis to assuage pain from injuries, like many other elite international athletes.

Griner, a Women`s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star who has played in Russia during the league`s offseason, was detained at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 with vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. Medical marijuana is illegal in Russia.

She faces a possible jail sentence of up to 10 years in a case that has highlighted the fraught relations between Russia and the United States at a time of heightened tension over Moscow`s military intervention in Ukraine. A narcology expert summoned by the defence argued that medical cannabis was widely used to treat athletes where it was legal, and often had fewer side effects than other painkillers.

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"With the prescription in place, Brittney may have used it for medical but not recreational purposes," said lawyer Maria Blagovolina, partner at Rybalkin, Gortsunyan, Dyakin and Partners law firm. 
Wearing round-rimmed glasses and a black and grey sweatshirt with "Black Lives For Peace" on the back, Griner listened to the proceedings via a translator.

Before taking a seat in the defendant`s cage, she held up a lined sheet of paper with pictures of her two best friends, a teammate and her wife Cherelle wearing her #42 Phoenix Mercury jersey, her WNBA team. 
The two-time Olympic champion, who has appealed to U.S. President Joe Biden to secure her release, has pled guilty but denied she intended to break Russian law.

Griner -- known as "BG" to basketball fans -- will appear in court again on Wednesday, where she could be called upon to testify. A further hearing in the case is scheduled for Aug. 2, Griner`s defence team said. 
U.S. officials and prominent athletes argue the 31-year-old has been wrongly detained and have called for her to be released immediately. The Russian authorities dismiss the U.S. criticism, with the Kremlin saying the case has nothing to do with politics.

The defence team of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, argued in court on Tuesday that she had used medical cannabis to assuage pain from injuries, like many other elite international athletes.

The defence team of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, argued in court on Tuesday that she had used medical cannabis to assuage pain from injuries, like many other elite international athletes. Griner, a Women`s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star who has played in Russia during the league`s offseason, was detained at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 with vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. Medical marijuana is illegal in Russia. She faces a possible jail sentence of up to 10 years in a case that has highlighted the fraught relations between Russia and the United States at a time of heightened tension over Moscow`s military intervention in Ukraine. A narcology expert summoned by the defence argued that medical cannabis was widely used to treat athletes where it was legal, and often had fewer side effects than other painkillers. ALSO READ | Sports Ministry asks IOA to grant CWG Village accreditation for boxer Lovlina Borgohain's coach: Sources "With the prescription in place, Brittney may have used it for medical but not recreational purposes," said lawyer Maria Blagovolina, partner at Rybalkin, Gortsunyan, Dyakin and Partners law firm. Wearing round-rimmed glasses and a black and grey sweatshirt with "Black Lives For Peace" on the back, Griner listened to the proceedings via a translator. Before taking a seat in the defendant`s cage, she held up a lined sheet of paper with pictures of her two best friends, a teammate and her wife Cherelle wearing her #42 Phoenix Mercury jersey, her WNBA team. The two-time Olympic champion, who has appealed to U.S. President Joe Biden to secure her release, has pled guilty but denied she intended to break Russian law. Griner -- known as "BG" to basketball fans -- will appear in court again on Wednesday, where she could be called upon to testify. A further hearing in the case is scheduled for Aug. 2, Griner`s defence team said. U.S. officials and prominent athletes argue the 31-year-old has been wrongly detained and have called for her to be released immediately. The Russian authorities dismiss the U.S. criticism, with the Kremlin saying the case has nothing to do with politics.

Basketballer Brittney Griner treated injuries with medical cannabis, defence argues

There remains no clarity regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United. Ronaldo returned to the Red Devils club in 2021 and there is one more year left in his contract. However, the superstar footballer isn't reportedly happy at the Old Trafford club and has already handed in a transfer request.

The main concern for Ronaldo is that he wants to play in the Champions League (CL) and with Man United finishing sixth in the last EPL season, he will be deprived of CL football action for the 2022/23 season. Thus, the Portuguese star isn't willing to continue with the Red Devils. Amid such reports, the superstar striker had missed Man United's pre-season games, which further raised speculations regarding his exit.

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While new manager Erik ten Hag and the club's public stance has been the same that they are not willing to let go of&nbsp;Ronaldo, things have continued to remain unclear. In between all of this, Ronaldo has reached Manchester amid uncertainty over his future with the club. It remains unclear whether&nbsp;the Portuguese captain will return to training or only after talks&nbsp;happen&nbsp;over his future at Old Trafford.

As per a report in Sky Sports, Erik had stated that he expects Ronaldo to remain at Man United as he remains in his scheme of things for the future. "We are planning for Cristiano Ronaldo for the season and that's it. I'm looking forward to working with him. Cristiano is not for sale. He is in our plans and we want success together," the Dutchman stated.

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"He's not with us and it's due to personal issues. I spoke with him before this issue came up. I had a conversation with him and I had a good talk. That is between Cristiano and me. What I can confirm is we had a really good conversation together. I didn't speak to him after (the news)," he had added.

There remains no clarity regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United. Ronaldo returned to the Red Devils club in 2021 and there is one more year left in his contract.

There remains no clarity regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United. Ronaldo returned to the Red Devils club in 2021 and there is one more year left in his contract. However, the superstar footballer isn't reportedly happy at the Old Trafford club and has already handed in a transfer request. The main concern for Ronaldo is that he wants to play in the Champions League (CL) and with Man United finishing sixth in the last EPL season, he will be deprived of CL football action for the 2022/23 season. Thus, the Portuguese star isn't willing to continue with the Red Devils. Amid such reports, the superstar striker had missed Man United's pre-season games, which further raised speculations regarding his exit. ALSO READ | Atletico Madrid back out from signing Ronaldo from Man United due to financial constraints: Report While new manager Erik ten Hag and the club's public stance has been the same that they are not willing to let go of Ronaldo, things have continued to remain unclear. In between all of this, Ronaldo has reached Manchester amid uncertainty over his future with the club. It remains unclear whether the Portuguese captain will return to training or only after talks happen over his future at Old Trafford. As per a report in Sky Sports, Erik had stated that he expects Ronaldo to remain at Man United as he remains in his scheme of things for the future. "We are planning for Cristiano Ronaldo for the season and that's it. I'm looking forward to working with him. Cristiano is not for sale. He is in our plans and we want success together," the Dutchman stated. ALSO READ | 'Lionel Messi's chapter at Barcelona not over': Club president Laporta makes bold claim on Argentine's return "He's not with us and it's due to personal issues. I spoke with him before this issue came up. I had a conversation with him and I had a good talk. That is between Cristiano and me. What I can confirm is we had a really good conversation together. I didn't speak to him after (the news)," he had added.

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga: Striker reaches England, likely to hold talks with Man United over his future

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has lauded Team India's youngsters after the Men in Blue's two-wicket win over West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI, held on Sunday (July 24) in Trinidad. With another win on the trot, India have also taken an unassailable 2-0 lead over the Nichoas Pooran-led hosts and will now aim for a series whitewash in the final ODI, on Wednesday (July 27).

Talking about the likes of Shreyas Iyer (63), Sanju Samson (54), Player-of-the-Match Axar Patel, etc., Kaneria lavished huge praise on the Rahul Dravid-coached Indian team's younger brigade and termed them 'serious match-winners'. India were in a tricky position in pursuit of 312 versus the Windies, being 79/3 and then in a tight spot at 256/6, but half-centurions Sanju, Iyer and Axar's late blitz (64 not out off 35 balls) took the visitors past the finish line.

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Thus, Kaneria said on his Youtube channel, "The youngsters in the Indian team like Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson took responsibility after skipper Shikhar Dhawan got out (in the second ODI). This is a big thing. The lot that is coming into Indian cricket are serious match-winners - be it bowlers, all-rounders or finishers. They put an extra topping on the flavor."

"In absence of big names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah among many others, these boys have won overseas. Be it an A, B or C team, when you go overseas, conditions are against you. Hats off to the young team. Shikhar Dhawan’s captaincy has been admirable. He has rotated the bowlers very well," added the tainted spinner.

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After India's series win over WI, Dhawan said at the post-match presentation, "It was a great team performance. Boys didn't lose the self belief, that is amazing. Iyer, Sanju, Axar everyone was amazing, Even Avesh came out in his debut game and scored those 11 important runs. Thanks to IPL, they perform on a huge stage. I felt that we bowled nicely. They got off to a good start. Hope and Pooran batted well. We thought if they could do it, we knew that we could do it. We started a little slow. Shubman batted well. The Iyer-Samson partnership made a huge difference. There was a run-out. But these things happen. Boys are learning. Thanks to the support staff as well."

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has lauded Team India's youngsters after the Men in Blue's two-wicket win over West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI, held on Sunday (July 24) in Trinidad.

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has lauded Team India's youngsters after the Men in Blue's two-wicket win over West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI, held on Sunday (July 24) in Trinidad. With another win on the trot, India have also taken an unassailable 2-0 lead over the Nichoas Pooran-led hosts and will now aim for a series whitewash in the final ODI, on Wednesday (July 27). Talking about the likes of Shreyas Iyer (63), Sanju Samson (54), Player-of-the-Match Axar Patel, etc., Kaneria lavished huge praise on the Rahul Dravid-coached Indian team's younger brigade and termed them 'serious match-winners'. India were in a tricky position in pursuit of 312 versus the Windies, being 79/3 and then in a tight spot at 256/6, but half-centurions Sanju, Iyer and Axar's late blitz (64 not out off 35 balls) took the visitors past the finish line. ALSO READ | Relive Axar Patel's 64* as India take unassailable lead over West Indies with 2nd ODI win - WATCH Thus, Kaneria said on his Youtube channel, "The youngsters in the Indian team like Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson took responsibility after skipper Shikhar Dhawan got out (in the second ODI). This is a big thing. The lot that is coming into Indian cricket are serious match-winners - be it bowlers, all-rounders or finishers. They put an extra topping on the flavor." "In absence of big names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah among many others, these boys have won overseas. Be it an A, B or C team, when you go overseas, conditions are against you. Hats off to the young team. Shikhar Dhawan’s captaincy has been admirable. He has rotated the bowlers very well," added the tainted spinner. ALSO READ | WI vs IND, 2nd ODI: 'Dravid was getting tensed...' - Iyer on dressing room atmosphere in visitors' run-chase After India's series win over WI, Dhawan said at the post-match presentation, "It was a great team performance. Boys didn't lose the self belief, that is amazing. Iyer, Sanju, Axar everyone was amazing, Even Avesh came out in his debut game and scored those 11 important runs. Thanks to IPL, they perform on a huge stage. I felt that we bowled nicely. They got off to a good start. Hope and Pooran batted well. We thought if they could do it, we knew that we could do it. We started a little slow. Shubman batted well. The Iyer-Samson partnership made a huge difference. There was a run-out. But these things happen. Boys are learning. Thanks to the support staff as well."

WI vs IND: The lot are serious match-winners, says former Pakistan spinner on Men in Blue's young brigade

The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been found to be "institutionally racist", the organisation leading the independent review of the governing body said on Monday. 
The study confirmed there were 448 examples that demonstrated institutional racism, with 62% of survey respondents saying they had experienced, seen or had reported to them incidents of racism, inequalities or discrimination.

Plan4Sport, commissioned by SportScotland, was tasked with leading the review in December last year and over the course of the last few months the body engaged with over 1,000 people at all levels of Scottish cricket. "Our view is clear: the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist," Louise Tideswell, managing director of Plan4Sport, said in a statement.

"Over the review period we have seen the bravery of so many people coming forward to share their stories which had clearly impacted on their lives. "The reality is that the leadership of the organisation failed to see the problems and, in failing to do so, enabled a culture of racially aggravated micro-aggressions to develop. 
"It didn`t address the lack of diversity at board and staff level and missed the need to develop transparent reporting, investigation and case management processes to address incidents of racism and discrimination." 
The board of Cricket Scotland had apologised and resigned on Sunday, a day before the report was published, citing that the resolution of issues and overhaul required was "unachievable" within the proposed timescale.

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The review was commissioned after allegations were made by one of the country`s all-time leading wicket-takers, Majid Haq, who said Cricket Scotland was "institutionally racist". Haq`s former team mate Qasim Sheikh also spoke out about abuse he had suffered, with both players saying they were treated differently due to the colour of their skin.

The allegations came after Azeem Rafiq told a British parliamentary committee in November about the discrimination he faced while at Yorkshire, with the spinner also saying the sport in England was "institutionally racist". "These are no longer allegations of racism but a total vindication of Majid Haq, Qasim Sheikh and all those who bravely came forward to give evidence," said Aamer Anwar, the lawyer representing the two players.

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"They welcome the findings and recommendations and grateful to those at Plan4Sport for such a comprehensive and robust investigation, it was indeed the first time they were treated with compassion." 
Anwar added that the board`s resignation was welcome but resigning before the publication of the report meant there was nobody to answer for their failures.

The review`s other findings included a lack of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or anti-racist training for board, staff, volunteers, players, coaches or umpires as well as no mechanism in place for handling racist incidents. They added that those who raised issues were "sidelined and ignored".

One of the recommendations said Cricket Scotland must be placed in "special measures" by SportScotland until at least October 2023 and new board members be appointed no later than Sept. 30 this year. "The diversity of board members should be a minimum of 40% men and 40% women, ensuring that a minimum of 25% of the total board makeup come from of Black, South-East Asian, or other mixed or multiple ethnic groups," it added. Another recommendation said all investigations resulting from referrals, of which there is a backlog, must be "expedited by a third party with the appropriate expertise".

 
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Cricket Scotland interim CEO Gordon Arthur issued a "heartfelt apology" to all victims of racism and discrimination, saying the report was a watershed moment for the game in Scotland. "We recognise the impact this will have had on individuals and their families. We hope the report provides them with some reassurance that their voices have been heard, and we are sorry this did not happen sooner," Arthur said. 
"It`s clear that significant cultural change must happen and it must happen quickly. The immediate priority must be to get the independent referral process agreed and implemented so the investigations into the referrals can start."

Stewart Harris, the chief executive of SportScotland, said some of the findings in the report are "deeply concerning and in some cases shocking", describing it as a wake-up call for Scottish sport. "As the national agency for sport, we will work with and support Cricket Scotland to help change the culture of Scottish cricket and that must now be the focus," Harris said. "There has been some progress in recent months but we need to see more steps being taken to address the issues raised and importantly that includes the referrals."

The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been found to be "institutionally racist", the organisation leading the independent review of the governing body said on Monday.

The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been found to be "institutionally racist", the organisation leading the independent review of the governing body said on Monday. The study confirmed there were 448 examples that demonstrated institutional racism, with 62% of survey respondents saying they had experienced, seen or had reported to them incidents of racism, inequalities or discrimination. Plan4Sport, commissioned by SportScotland, was tasked with leading the review in December last year and over the course of the last few months the body engaged with over 1,000 people at all levels of Scottish cricket. "Our view is clear: the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist," Louise Tideswell, managing director of Plan4Sport, said in a statement. "Over the review period we have seen the bravery of so many people coming forward to share their stories which had clearly impacted on their lives. "The reality is that the leadership of the organisation failed to see the problems and, in failing to do so, enabled a culture of racially aggravated micro-aggressions to develop. "It didn`t address the lack of diversity at board and staff level and missed the need to develop transparent reporting, investigation and case management processes to address incidents of racism and discrimination." The board of Cricket Scotland had apologised and resigned on Sunday, a day before the report was published, citing that the resolution of issues and overhaul required was "unachievable" within the proposed timescale. TREATED DIFFERENTLY The review was commissioned after allegations were made by one of the country`s all-time leading wicket-takers, Majid Haq, who said Cricket Scotland was "institutionally racist". Haq`s former team mate Qasim Sheikh also spoke out about abuse he had suffered, with both players saying they were treated differently due to the colour of their skin. The allegations came after Azeem Rafiq told a British parliamentary committee in November about the discrimination he faced while at Yorkshire, with the spinner also saying the sport in England was "institutionally racist". "These are no longer allegations of racism but a total vindication of Majid Haq, Qasim Sheikh and all those who bravely came forward to give evidence," said Aamer Anwar, the lawyer representing the two players. ALSO READ | Scotland Cricket found to be 'institutionally racist' after spinner Majid Haq's allegations last year "They welcome the findings and recommendations and grateful to those at Plan4Sport for such a comprehensive and robust investigation, it was indeed the first time they were treated with compassion." Anwar added that the board`s resignation was welcome but resigning before the publication of the report meant there was nobody to answer for their failures. The review`s other findings included a lack of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or anti-racist training for board, staff, volunteers, players, coaches or umpires as well as no mechanism in place for handling racist incidents. They added that those who raised issues were "sidelined and ignored". One of the recommendations said Cricket Scotland must be placed in "special measures" by SportScotland until at least October 2023 and new board members be appointed no later than Sept. 30 this year. "The diversity of board members should be a minimum of 40% men and 40% women, ensuring that a minimum of 25% of the total board makeup come from of Black, South-East Asian, or other mixed or multiple ethnic groups," it added. Another recommendation said all investigations resulting from referrals, of which there is a backlog, must be "expedited by a third party with the appropriate expertise". WATERSHED MOMENT Cricket Scotland interim CEO Gordon Arthur issued a "heartfelt apology" to all victims of racism and discrimination, saying the report was a watershed moment for the game in Scotland. "We recognise the impact this will have had on individuals and their families. We hope the report provides them with some reassurance that their voices have been heard, and we are sorry this did not happen sooner," Arthur said. "It`s clear that significant cultural change must happen and it must happen quickly. The immediate priority must be to get the independent referral process agreed and implemented so the investigations into the referrals can start." Stewart Harris, the chief executive of SportScotland, said some of the findings in the report are "deeply concerning and in some cases shocking", describing it as a wake-up call for Scottish sport. "As the national agency for sport, we will work with and support Cricket Scotland to help change the culture of Scottish cricket and that must now be the focus," Harris said. "There has been some progress in recent months but we need to see more steps being taken to address the issues raised and importantly that includes the referrals."

Scotland Cricket governance found to be 'institutionally racist' following an independent review

Shikhar Dhawan-led India faced West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI, in Trinidad, on Sunday (July 24). With a 1-0 lead, India were eager to close the three-match series and managed to do the same after another last-over thriller played between both sides.&nbsp;

After Nicholas Pooran-led Windies opted to bat first, Shai Hope's 115 and Pooran's fifty propelled the home side to a challenging&nbsp;311/6. In reply, India were in a spot of bother at 79/3 before half-centurions Sanju Samson-Shreyas Iyer's 99-run fourth-wicket stand revived the run-chase. From thereon, the Men in Blue once again lost the plot and kept conceding&nbsp;wickets at regular intervals.

At 256-6, the onus fell on all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Axar Patel. While the former departed for 3, Axar's career-best 64 not out, off 35&nbsp;balls studded with 5 sixes, took India past the finish line with two balls and equal number of wickets in hand.&nbsp;

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After the match, Iyer spoke about his contribution,&nbsp;shared what head coach Rahul Dravid was upto when the chase went down to the wire and the whole dressing room's atmosphere. "I was happy with what I scored today but unhappy with the way I was dismissed. I could have taken the team through easily. I was setting up the total and it was unfortunate that I lost my wicket. Hopefully, I can do better and score a century in the next match," said Shreyas after the game.

"Last time also it was a good catch (to dismiss him). Obviously, I can't say I threw away my wicket but I should have converted into hundreds. But I feel good to to contribute to the team's win."

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Iyer added, "It was fun, to be honest. Rahul (Dravid) sir was getting very tensed, he was passing messages. But the players were very calm and composed during pressure situations."

Axar, who returned with the Player-of-the-Match for his whirlwind knock and also claiming a wicket, said at the post-match presentation, "I think this is a special one. It came at a crucial time and also helped the team to win the series. We have done the same in the IPL. We just needed to remain calm and keep the intensity up. I was playing an ODI after close to 5 years. I would want to continue performing like this for my team."

India and WI face each other in the ODI series finale on Wednesday (July 27) at the same venue. Dhawan &amp; Co. will aim for a series whitewash over the hosts.

Shikhar Dhawan-led India faced West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI, in Trinidad, on Sunday (July 24). With a 1-0 lead, India were eager to close the three-match series and managed to do the same after another last-over thriller played between both sides.

Shikhar Dhawan-led India faced West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI, in Trinidad, on Sunday (July 24). With a 1-0 lead, India were eager to close the three-match series and managed to do the same after another last-over thriller played between both sides. After Nicholas Pooran-led Windies opted to bat first, Shai Hope's 115 and Pooran's fifty propelled the home side to a challenging 311/6. In reply, India were in a spot of bother at 79/3 before half-centurions Sanju Samson-Shreyas Iyer's 99-run fourth-wicket stand revived the run-chase. From thereon, the Men in Blue once again lost the plot and kept conceding wickets at regular intervals. At 256-6, the onus fell on all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Axar Patel. While the former departed for 3, Axar's career-best 64 not out, off 35 balls studded with 5 sixes, took India past the finish line with two balls and equal number of wickets in hand. ALSO READ | He is becoming a giant in ODIs: Former India batter lauds Shreyas Iyer after his terrific knock vs West Indies After the match, Iyer spoke about his contribution, shared what head coach Rahul Dravid was upto when the chase went down to the wire and the whole dressing room's atmosphere. "I was happy with what I scored today but unhappy with the way I was dismissed. I could have taken the team through easily. I was setting up the total and it was unfortunate that I lost my wicket. Hopefully, I can do better and score a century in the next match," said Shreyas after the game. "Last time also it was a good catch (to dismiss him). Obviously, I can't say I threw away my wicket but I should have converted into hundreds. But I feel good to to contribute to the team's win." Reactions from the dugout and change room as @akshar2026 sealed the ODI series in style 😎👏#TeamIndia #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/ZB8B6CMEbP — BCCI (@BCCI) July 25, 2022 × ALSO READ | Throwback: When Rahul Dravid lost his cool at Mitchell Johnson in MI vs RR IPL 2013 clash – watch Iyer added, "It was fun, to be honest. Rahul (Dravid) sir was getting very tensed, he was passing messages. But the players were very calm and composed during pressure situations." Axar, who returned with the Player-of-the-Match for his whirlwind knock and also claiming a wicket, said at the post-match presentation, "I think this is a special one. It came at a crucial time and also helped the team to win the series. We have done the same in the IPL. We just needed to remain calm and keep the intensity up. I was playing an ODI after close to 5 years. I would want to continue performing like this for my team." India and WI face each other in the ODI series finale on Wednesday (July 27) at the same venue. Dhawan & Co. will aim for a series whitewash over the hosts.

WI vs IND, 2nd ODI: 'Dravid was getting tensed...' - Iyer on dressing room atmosphere in visitors' run-chase

Axar Patel was the Player-of-the-Match as Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India came from behind to beat West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the second and penultimate match, on Sunday (July 24).

Chasing 312, after hosts opted&nbsp;to bat first, India were in a spot of bother. From 48 for no loss, Dhawan &amp; Co. were 79/3 before Sanju Samson (54) - Shreyas Iyer (63)'s 99-run fourth-wicket stand kept India in the hunt. Losing Samson, Iyer, Deepak Hooda and Shardul Thakur, the onus fell on all-rounder Axar, who had to bat deep with the tailenders to take the visitors home.

Axar (who had also claimed a wicket in the match) was up for the challenge and his career-best 64-run unbeaten knock stunned the Nicholas Pooran-led West Indies as India chased down the target in the last over, with two balls to spare, by two wickets. Here's the spin-bowling all-rounder's classy knock, off just 35 balls which comprised 5 sixes and 3 fours:

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At the post-match presentation, Axar said, "I think this is a special one. It came at a crucial time and also helped the team to win the series. We have done the same in the IPL. We just needed to remain calm and keep the intensity up. I was playing an ODI after close to 5 years. I would want to continue performing like this for my team."

Axar-starrer India have now clinched the three-match ODI series with the&nbsp;final match&nbsp;to be held on Tuesday (July 27). After the ODIs, the action will move to the five T20Is (starting on July 29) with Rohit Sharma set to return and take charge of the side.&nbsp;

Axar Patel was the Player-of-the-Match as Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India came from behind to beat West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the second and penultimate match, on Sunday (July 24).

Axar Patel was the Player-of-the-Match as Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India came from behind to beat West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the second and penultimate match, on Sunday (July 24). Chasing 312, after hosts opted to bat first, India were in a spot of bother. From 48 for no loss, Dhawan & Co. were 79/3 before Sanju Samson (54) - Shreyas Iyer (63)'s 99-run fourth-wicket stand kept India in the hunt. Losing Samson, Iyer, Deepak Hooda and Shardul Thakur, the onus fell on all-rounder Axar, who had to bat deep with the tailenders to take the visitors home. Axar (who had also claimed a wicket in the match) was up for the challenge and his career-best 64-run unbeaten knock stunned the Nicholas Pooran-led West Indies as India chased down the target in the last over, with two balls to spare, by two wickets. Here's the spin-bowling all-rounder's classy knock, off just 35 balls which comprised 5 sixes and 3 fours: × ALSO READ | Axar Patel breaks MS Dhoni's 17-year-old record with match-winning knock in 2nd ODI against West Indies At the post-match presentation, Axar said, "I think this is a special one. It came at a crucial time and also helped the team to win the series. We have done the same in the IPL. We just needed to remain calm and keep the intensity up. I was playing an ODI after close to 5 years. I would want to continue performing like this for my team." Axar-starrer India have now clinched the three-match ODI series with the final match to be held on Tuesday (July 27). After the ODIs, the action will move to the five T20Is (starting on July 29) with Rohit Sharma set to return and take charge of the side.

Relive Axar Patel's 64* as India take unassailable lead over West Indies with 2nd ODI win - WATCH

India locked horns with West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI, in Trinidad, on Sunday (July 24) with an aim to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. After Shai Hope's century and Nicholas Pooran's 77 propelled the Windies to 311/6, with hosts opting to bat first, Shikhar Dhawan-led Men in Blue were in a spot of bother in their run-chase and were&nbsp;reduced to 79/3.&nbsp;

After half-centurions Sanju Samson-Shreyas Iyer's 99-run fourth-wicket stand kept India alive, Axar Patel's 35-ball 64 not out took India past the finish line, with two balls to spare,&nbsp;in a close encounter as visitors won by two wickets and also clinched the ODI series. After the close victory, India's stand-in captain Dhawan led the charge in the dressing room as Indian players celebrated wildly.&nbsp;

Dhawan shared a video on Twitter and captioned it, "Talent wins game but teamwork and intelligence wins championship! Kudos to team for the amazing face-off! #IndvsWI"

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Following the series win,&nbsp;India also achieved a new record as the Men in Blue have created a world record for most consecutive bilateral ODI series wins against a team (12 versus West Indies). Pakistan&nbsp;move to&nbsp;a spot below after they were tied with India at the top. Thus, the Men in Green now occupy the second position with 11 consecutive ODI series wins versus Zimbabwe (1996-2021).&nbsp;

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At the post-match presentation, Dhawan pointed out, "It was a great team performance. Boys didn't lose the self belief, that is amazing. Iyer, Sanju, Axar everyone was amazing, Even Avesh came out in his debut game and scored those 11 important runs. Thanks to IPL, they perform on a huge stage. I felt that we bowled nicely. They got off to a good start. Hope and Pooran batted well. We thought if they could do it, we knew that we could do it. We started a little slow. Shubman batted well. The Iyer-Samson partnership made a huge difference. There was a run-out. But these things happen. Boys are learning. Thanks to the support staff as well. They have been doing a tremendous job. It was a great feeling when I scored a 100 in my 100th ODI game. I would want to congratulate Hope for doing the same."

India locked horns with West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI, in Trinidad, on Sunday (July 24) with an aim to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. After Shai Hope's century and Nicholas Pooran's 77 propelled the Windies to 311/6, with hosts opting to bat first, Shikhar Dhawan-led Men in Blue were in a spot of bother in their run-chase and were reduced to 79/3.

India locked horns with West Indies in the second and penultimate ODI, in Trinidad, on Sunday (July 24) with an aim to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. After Shai Hope's century and Nicholas Pooran's 77 propelled the Windies to 311/6, with hosts opting to bat first, Shikhar Dhawan-led Men in Blue were in a spot of bother in their run-chase and were reduced to 79/3. After half-centurions Sanju Samson-Shreyas Iyer's 99-run fourth-wicket stand kept India alive, Axar Patel's 35-ball 64 not out took India past the finish line, with two balls to spare, in a close encounter as visitors won by two wickets and also clinched the ODI series. After the close victory, India's stand-in captain Dhawan led the charge in the dressing room as Indian players celebrated wildly. Dhawan shared a video on Twitter and captioned it, "Talent wins game but teamwork and intelligence wins championship! Kudos to team for the amazing face-off! #IndvsWI" Talent wins game but teamwork and intelligence wins championship! 🙌 Kudos to team for the amazing face-off! 😍👏 #IndvsWI pic.twitter.com/jMZOjWiTN6 — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 25, 2022 × Following the series win, India also achieved a new record as the Men in Blue have created a world record for most consecutive bilateral ODI series wins against a team (12 versus West Indies). Pakistan move to a spot below after they were tied with India at the top. Thus, the Men in Green now occupy the second position with 11 consecutive ODI series wins versus Zimbabwe (1996-2021). ALSO READ | Relive Axar Patel's 64* as India take unassailable lead over West Indies with 2nd ODI win - WATCH At the post-match presentation, Dhawan pointed out, "It was a great team performance. Boys didn't lose the self belief, that is amazing. Iyer, Sanju, Axar everyone was amazing, Even Avesh came out in his debut game and scored those 11 important runs. Thanks to IPL, they perform on a huge stage. I felt that we bowled nicely. They got off to a good start. Hope and Pooran batted well. We thought if they could do it, we knew that we could do it. We started a little slow. Shubman batted well. The Iyer-Samson partnership made a huge difference. There was a run-out. But these things happen. Boys are learning. Thanks to the support staff as well. They have been doing a tremendous job. It was a great feeling when I scored a 100 in my 100th ODI game. I would want to congratulate Hope for doing the same."

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan & Co.'s animated celebrations as Team India clinch ODI series vs West Indies

Before the commencement of the much-awaited Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, every athlete is pushing himself, or herself, in final training sessions to return with a medal. While preparations are in full swing for the sporting personalities before the Birmingham 2022 edition kicks off, on July 29 (Friday), India's boxer Lovlina Borgohain has caught everyone's attention by making a sensational claim.

On Monday (July 25), the 24-year-old Lovlina — who won a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020 — alleged mental harassment and claimed that her coach is denied entry to the CWG 2022. Taking to her official Twitter handle, she penned a lengthy note for one and all.

“It is with a lot of sadness that I say that I have been experiencing a lot of harassment,” Borgohain said in a post shared on the social media platform on Monday. "Every time my coaches who helped me win a medal at the Olympics, have been removed from my training process and competition. One of these coaches, Sandhya Gurung ji, is also a Dronacharya awardee. Despite thousands of requests, they are always allowed late for my training. This hampers my training and puts me through a lot of hardships and mental harassment," she asserted.

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“Now, my coach Sandhya Gurung ji is out of the Commonwealth Village as she is not allowed entry and my training has been brought to a halt eight days before the Games. My other coach has been sent back to India, despite me requesting multiple times. I don’t understand how I am supposed to focus on my game. This situation ruined my performance during the last world championships also. I don’t want this politics to ruin my Commonwealth Games too. I hope I can break through this politics and win a medal for my country. Jai Hind," added Lovlina.

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It remains to be seen if the concerned authorities take the necessary action in this regard and put an end to all problems for Lovlina. The young boxer had ended with an elusive bronze medal in Tokyo Olympic Games (69kg), after losing her semi-final match to reigning World Champion and top seed Busenaz Surmeneli in the women’s welterweight division. Only the third Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal, Lovlina will like to sort out her issues and have a memorable campaign in the upcoming CWG 2022 edition. Her campaign starts on July 30, in the 70kg category.

Before the commencement of the much-awaited Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, every athlete is pushing himself, or herself, in final training sessions to return with a medal.

Before the commencement of the much-awaited Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, every athlete is pushing himself, or herself, in final training sessions to return with a medal. While preparations are in full swing for the sporting personalities before the Birmingham 2022 edition kicks off, on July 29 (Friday), India's boxer Lovlina Borgohain has caught everyone's attention by making a sensational claim. On Monday (July 25), the 24-year-old Lovlina — who won a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020 — alleged mental harassment and claimed that her coach is denied entry to the CWG 2022. Taking to her official Twitter handle, she penned a lengthy note for one and all. “It is with a lot of sadness that I say that I have been experiencing a lot of harassment,” Borgohain said in a post shared on the social media platform on Monday. "Every time my coaches who helped me win a medal at the Olympics, have been removed from my training process and competition. One of these coaches, Sandhya Gurung ji, is also a Dronacharya awardee. Despite thousands of requests, they are always allowed late for my training. This hampers my training and puts me through a lot of hardships and mental harassment," she asserted. ALSO READ | 'We are proud': Virat Kohli reacts as Neeraj Chopra claims historic silver at World Athletics Championships “Now, my coach Sandhya Gurung ji is out of the Commonwealth Village as she is not allowed entry and my training has been brought to a halt eight days before the Games. My other coach has been sent back to India, despite me requesting multiple times. I don’t understand how I am supposed to focus on my game. This situation ruined my performance during the last world championships also. I don’t want this politics to ruin my Commonwealth Games too. I hope I can break through this politics and win a medal for my country. Jai Hind," added Lovlina. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/2NJ79xmPxH — Lovlina Borgohain (@LovlinaBorgohai) July 25, 2022 × ALSO READ | WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's HISTORIC throw as he becomes 2nd Indian to win World Athletics C'ship medal It remains to be seen if the concerned authorities take the necessary action in this regard and put an end to all problems for Lovlina. The young boxer had ended with an elusive bronze medal in Tokyo Olympic Games (69kg), after losing her semi-final match to reigning World Champion and top seed Busenaz Surmeneli in the women’s welterweight division. Only the third Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal, Lovlina will like to sort out her issues and have a memorable campaign in the upcoming CWG 2022 edition. Her campaign starts on July 30, in the 70kg category.

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain alleges mental harassment, says coach denied entry at CWG 2022 village

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has urged the Indian Olympic Association that accreditation be given to Lovlina Borgohain`s personal coach, Sandhya Gurung, so that the boxer can train as per her requirement, ANI sources said. Last week, the name of Sandhya Gurung was included in the final CWG contingent list on the basis of a special recommendation made by the Sports Authority of India to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in view of the requirement.It may be noted that in the National Camps held in the SAI`s Indira Gandhi Stadium in March, the names of Gurung and Lovlina's strength and conditioning coaches were not included by the Boxing Federation of India, which is responsible for recommending the names of athletes, coaches and support staff for National Camps in boxing.

However, acting on a personal request made by Lovlina to SAI in the last week of March, SAI intervened and spoke to the federation to include Gurung and her Strength and Conditioning expert in the camp. Both of them consequently joined the camp on April 4, 2022.This comes after Lovlina Borgohain on Monday accused authorities of mental harassment, alleging that one of her coaches has been refused entry to the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham while the other one has been sent back to India.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympic-medallist-lovlina-borgohain-alleges-mental-harassment-says-coach-denied-entry-at-cwg-2022-village-500504">Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain alleges mental harassment, says coach denied entry at CWG 2022 village</a>

Lovlina took to social media to share details of the alleged injustice, saying it has heavily impacted her training for the Commonwealth Games 2022.The Tokyo Olympics medallist said that this is happening to her despite a lot of requests she has made to stop this and it has caused her a lot of mental harassment.Last year at Tokyo Olympics 2020, Lovlina won a bronze medal in the women`s welterweight category (64-69 kg).The Birmingham Commonwealth Games will begin on July 28 and will conclude on August 8.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has urged the Indian Olympic Association that accreditation be given to Lovlina Borgohain`s personal coach, Sandhya Gurung, so that the boxer can train as per her requirement, ANI sources said.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has urged the Indian Olympic Association that accreditation be given to Lovlina Borgohain`s personal coach, Sandhya Gurung, so that the boxer can train as per her requirement, ANI sources said. Last week, the name of Sandhya Gurung was included in the final CWG contingent list on the basis of a special recommendation made by the Sports Authority of India to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in view of the requirement.It may be noted that in the National Camps held in the SAI`s Indira Gandhi Stadium in March, the names of Gurung and Lovlina's strength and conditioning coaches were not included by the Boxing Federation of India, which is responsible for recommending the names of athletes, coaches and support staff for National Camps in boxing. However, acting on a personal request made by Lovlina to SAI in the last week of March, SAI intervened and spoke to the federation to include Gurung and her Strength and Conditioning expert in the camp. Both of them consequently joined the camp on April 4, 2022.This comes after Lovlina Borgohain on Monday accused authorities of mental harassment, alleging that one of her coaches has been refused entry to the Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham while the other one has been sent back to India. ALSO READ | Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain alleges mental harassment, says coach denied entry at CWG 2022 village Lovlina took to social media to share details of the alleged injustice, saying it has heavily impacted her training for the Commonwealth Games 2022.The Tokyo Olympics medallist said that this is happening to her despite a lot of requests she has made to stop this and it has caused her a lot of mental harassment.Last year at Tokyo Olympics 2020, Lovlina won a bronze medal in the women`s welterweight category (64-69 kg).The Birmingham Commonwealth Games will begin on July 28 and will conclude on August 8.

Sports Ministry asks IOA to grant CWG Village accreditation for boxer Lovlina Borgohain's coach: Sources

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